Democritus

English

/dɪˈmɒkɹɪtəs/

proper noun

Definitions

A Greek philosopher (c.460-c.370 BC). The originator of the atomic theory together with his teacher Leucippus.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Δημόκριτος.

Origin

Ancient Greek

Δημόκριτος

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Dēmocritus Latin
Демокри́т Russian
Δημόκριτος Ancient Greek
δῆμος Ancient Greek
κρίνω Ancient Greek